Pledge to Vote For Libraries

Sign the Pledge

Take the pledge to support libraries at the ballot box!

This November, I pledge to vote for candidates who support libraries and library ballot measures.

When I vote, I will consider how candidates look at libraries. I understand that everyone running for office, from the President to the local legislators in my community, are the people who make funding decisions for libraries. I also understand that my own vote matters this year and for future generations of Americans.

I pledge to #VoteLibraries because:

Libraries transcend political parties and politics. They are open and free for all.

Librarians need stable funding at the local level and from state and federal programs to do their life-changing work well.

Quality libraries support business development and entrepreneurs and that makes our local and national economy stronger and they provide the resources for a more educated and informed community.

My community is a better place to live, is more fun and interesting, and is more successful because of our library.

I want to live in a community that values its libraries and supports its librarians. Every town and city in America deserves that same opportunity.

Take the pledge to to vote for candidates and local ballot measures that support libraries

Elizabeth Sherwood
pledged support
2016-03-12 09:21:43 -0800

Ronna Davis
pledged support
2016-03-12 09:12:25 -0800

I had a 30 year career as a librarian and have seen over and over the crucial importance of an excellent library system to a large community such as ours. Since I am now retired I have been somewhat out of the loop as far as knowing about imminent threats to public libraries and this one was a shock. What the Koch Brothers are attempting to do is unconscionable and strikes at the heart of democracy in this country.

Ronna Davis
pledged support
2016-03-12 09:12:24 -0800

I had a 30 year career as a librarian and have seen over and over the crucial importance of an excellent library system to a large community such as ours. Since I am now retired I have been somewhat out of the loop as far as knowing about imminent threats to public libraries and this one was a shock. What the Koch Brothers are attempting to do is unconscionable and strikes at the heart of democracy in this country.